It's a significant day for fans of Pokémon Go, not due to in-game developments, but because of a major corporate shift. Niantic, the developer behind Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now, and Peridot, has been acquired by Scopely, the creators of the popular game Monopoly Go. This acquisition, valued at a staggering $3.5 billion, brings Niantic's extensive catalog under the umbrella of Scopely and its parent company, Savvy Games Group.
As part of the deal, Niantic's augmented reality technology division will separate from its branded games to form a standalone company named Niantic Spatial. This new entity will continue to operate Ingress Prime and Peridot. Fans can expect minimal disruption to the service of Niantic's games, but this acquisition represents a substantial shift in the gaming industry landscape.
For those interested in the finer details of this business move, our sister site PocketGamer.biz offers an in-depth analysis. This merger is poised to have a profound impact on both companies and potentially the mobile gaming sector as a whole. With Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now proving to be successful ventures for Niantic, alongside the ever-popular Pokémon Go, the future looks promising despite the change in ownership.
As we look forward, the upcoming Pokémon Go Fest in Europe, set to take place in Paris, marks another highlight in what is already a pivotal year for this beloved AR game. If you're planning to dive back into the world of Pokémon Go, don't forget to check out our list of Pokémon Go promo codes to give yourself a head start.
